WHO raises alarm over Africa’s immunisation gaps

….seeks better vaccination deal for Africa The World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed that Africa is facing serious immunisation challenges, with one in five children still under-vaccinated, while vaccine-derived poliovirus…

ECOWAS at 50: Leaders recommit to regional trade, security

ECOWAS leaders have renewed their commitment to regional security, democracy, and development at the official launch of the bloc’s 50th anniversary in Accra, Ghana. The event kicks off a series…

Ibas urges CAN to lead peace efforts in Rivers state

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (Rtd), has urged the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) to take an active role in promoting peace and stability…

NBA condemns burning of Osun High Court

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Osogbo branch, has condemned the arson of the Osun High Court in Ilesa on Monday. The NBA, in a statement by its Chairman, Mr Yemi…

Global finance leaders gather in Washington as trade talks intensify

Finance leaders from around the world are gathering in Washington this week for the semi-annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group. Meanwhile, China has issued…

PDP chair accuses Wike of sabotaging party for APC

The Acting Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, Robinson Ewor has made an allegation against the All Progressives Congress and the Minister of the Federal Capital…

Guinea woos Nigerian investors to $20bn project

Guinean Ambassador to Nigeria, Siaka Cissoko, has revealed that there are ongoing mega-projects in Guinea worth about $20 billion that Nigerian companies could participate in. “As I speak to you,…

Access Bank sets to acquire Kenya’s bank

The Central Bank of Kenya and the National Treasury have given the green light for Nigerian lender Access Bank PLC to acquire the struggling National Bank of Kenya, marking a…

EFCC promises refunds for CBEX investors

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has assured Nigerians who invested in the CBEX digital trading platform that efforts are underway to recover and refund their funds. The anti-graft…

Customs enlightens bankers on new trade payment platform

Following the successful deployment of its Unified Customs Management System (UCMS), codenamed B’odogwu, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intensified strategic engagements with key stakeholders to consolidate gains and drive…